Temperatures in January
It's cool to moderate in January in Santa Cruz with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 9°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Santa Cruz in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Santa Cruz with cool temperatures, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights close to 7°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature rises to around 18°C, with nights close to 8°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Santa Cruz will be around 18°C, with nights close to 7°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Santa Cruz is 15°C this month. This is probably too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 107 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 27% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Santa Cruz. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Santa Cruz in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
17°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
18°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
15°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
107 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Santa Cruz?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Santa Cruz. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Santa Cruz in January
With 28°C, Santa Cruz hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 9°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -1°C to a high of 14°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Santa Cruz
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Santa Cruz, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Santa Cruz
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Santa Cruz, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 8 days of rain in Santa Cruz.
Daily UV Index in January in Santa Cruz
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Santa Cruz, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Santa Cruz Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Santa Cruz, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Santa Cruz Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Santa Cruz, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Santa Cruz
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Average Weather in Santa Cruz by Month
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